How long have you held these positions?

Avon: Paul is a co-founder of the company and has been president and CEO since we were founded over 6 years ago. I joined the company as CFO in November 2009. Before that, I worked at Columbia Capital, who was an actually early investor in Millennial, so I was involved with the company before I joined full time.

Why do you work well together?

Avon: Going beyond just Paul and myself, Millennial Media has built a strong and close knit leadership team. Our executive officers, CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, are each a key part of the overall leadership fabric. We have a group of smart, motivated and hardworking people, and we all do a great job of playing off each other’s strengths.

What has been your greatest accomplishment together?

Palmieri: One of our greatest accomplishments has been the approach we’ve taken to growing the company. Since Millennial Media was founded, we have stayed true to our vision and our core values, and it has been really gratifying to see how we have grown over the last 6 years. Seeing the continued excitement from some of our earliest team members on a daily basis provides a great sense of accomplishment for me.

What is the best way to put together a CEO/CFO team?

Palmieri: When putting together a team, it’s important to recognize strengths and weaknesses and hire people that will help you achieve your long-term goals. There is also a need for complimentary and sometimes opposite skill-sets. Different skills bring different perspectives, and in an environment of trusting co-dependence — can be incredibly powerful.

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